engine YAMAHA FX SHO 2009 User Guide

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System ” on page 34 for information on using
the remote control transmitter.)
The Yamaha Security System and low-RPM
mode settings can only be selected using the
remote control transmitter.
Store the remote control transmitter carefully
so it will not be lost. When operating the wa-
tercraft, store the transmitter in the transmitter
holder provided in the watertight compart-
ment.
NOTICE
ECJ00751

The remote control transmitter is not
completely waterproof. Do not sub-
merge the transmitter or operate it un-
derwater. If the transmitter is
submerged, dry it with a soft, dry cloth,
and then check that it is operating prop-
erly. If the transmitter is not operating
properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.

Keep the remote control transmitter
away from high temperatures and do not
place it in direct sunlight.

Do not drop the remote control transmit-
ter, subject it to strong shocks, or place
any heavy items on it.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the remote
control transmitter. Do not use deter-
gent, alcohol, or other chemicals.

Do not attempt to disassemble the re-
mote control transmitter yourself. Other-
wise, the transmitter may not operate
properly. If the transmitter needs a new
battery, contact a Yamaha dealer.
TIP:

While the engine is running, input from the
remote control transmitter is not received.

If you accidentally lose your remote control
transmitter, contact a Yamaha dealer.
EJU31150Engine stop switch
Push the engine stop switch (red button) to
stop the engine normally.
EJU31161Engine shut-off switch
Attach one end of the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) to your left wrist, and then insert the
clip on the other end under the engine shut-off
switch (black button). The engine will stop au-
tomatically when the clip is removed from the
1Transmitter holder
1
1Engine stop switch
1
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switch, such as if the operator falls off the wa-
tercraft. Remove the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) from the watercraft when the engine
is not running to prevent unauthorized use by
children or others.EJU36281Start switch
Push the start switch (green button) to start
the engine.
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:

Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 35 for
Yamaha Security System lock and unlock
mode selection procedures.)

Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.

Throttle lever is squeezed.EJU36700Right handlebar switches
1Clip
2Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
3Engine shut-off switch
1 3
2
1Start switch
1Up switch
2Down switch
3“SET” switch
4“NO-WAKE MODE” sw itch
1
1
2
3
4
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EJU36710“SET” switch
Push this switch to activate the cruise assist.
(See page 37 for more information.)
EJU36720Up and down switches
Push these switches to increase or decrease
the engine speed while the cruise assist is op-
erating. (See page 37 for more information.)
EJU36730“NO-WAKE MODE” switch
Push this switch to activate or deactivate the
no-wake mode. (See page 36 for more infor-
mation.)
EJU31210Throttle lever
Squeeze the throttle lever to increase engine
speed.
Release the throttle lever to decrease engine
speed or to return it to the idle position.
EJU36740Cooling water pilot outlets
This watercraft is equipped with cooling water
pilot outlets on the port (left) and starboard
(right) sides of the watercraft.When the engine is running, cooling water is
circulated in the engine, and then it is dis-
charged from the pilot outlets.
To check for proper operation of the cooling
system, check that water is being discharged
from the port (left) pilot outlets. If water is not
being discharged from these outlets, cooling
water may not be circulating in the engine.
When this occurs, stop the engine and check
for the cause. (See pages 45 and 95 for more
information.)
TIP:

If the cooling water passages are dry, it will
take about 60 seconds for the water to
reach the outlets after the engine is started.

Water discharge may not be constant at
idle, therefore, open the throttle a little to
check that water discharges properly.1Throttle lever
1
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EJU31260Steering system
Your watercraft can be steered by turning the
handlebars in the direction you wish to travel.
When the handlebars are turned, the angle of
the jet thrust nozzle is changed, and the direc-
tion of the watercraft is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn, ex-
cept at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar in-
put until you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
EJU31291Tilt lever
The tilt lever is located in front of the glove
compartment and is used to adjust the tilt of
the handlebars. WARNING! Never pull the
tilt lever during operation, otherwise the
handlebars may suddenly change posi-
tion, which may lead to an accident.
[EWJ00041]
To adjust the tilt, pull the tilt lever up, and then
move the handlebars up or down to the de-
sired position.
Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its orig-
inal position and that the handlebars are
locked in place after adjusting them.
1Handlebar
2Jet thrust nozzle
1Tilt lever
1
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There are 5 positions: 2 bow-down positions
(a) and (b), neutral “N”, and 2 bow-up posi-
tions (c) and (d).
To change the trim angle:
(1) Reduce engine speed to less than 3000
r/min.
(2) Squeeze the QSTS selector lock lever,
and then turn the QSTS selector to the
desired position. NOTICE: Do not turn
the QSTS selector while operating the
watercraft at an engine speed of 3000
r/min or more, otherwise damage
could occur to the QSTS.
[ECJ00012]
(3) Release the lock lever to lock the QSTS
selector.
The neutral “N” position will provide good per-
formance for most operating conditions.To enhance particular types of performance,
select bow down or bow up.
EJU31330Bow down
Turn the QSTS selector to (a) or (b) and the
bow will go down while the watercraft is on
plane.
Bow down puts more of the bow in the water.
This gives the watercraft more “hook”, which
enhances turning performance. This position
will also help the watercraft get up on plane
more quickly.
At higher speeds, however, the watercraft will
have a greater tendency to “bow steer” and
follow waves and wakes in the water. Fuel
economy and maximum speed are also re-
duced.
EJU31340Bow up
Turn the QSTS selector to (c) or (d) and the
bow will go up while the watercraft is on plane.
Bow up puts less of the bow in the water.
There is less water resistance, so straight-
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The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency.
EJU34880Stern eyes
The stern eyes are located at the stern of the
watercraft.
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU34891Pull-up cleats (for FX Cruiser SHO)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up. WARNING!
Do not use the pull-up cleats to lift the wa-
tercraft. The pull-up cleats are not de-
signed to support the watercraft’s weight.
If the pull-up cleats break, the watercraftcould fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
[EWJ00821]
EJU31370
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS)
This model is equipped with an integrated,
computerized management system that con-
trols and adjusts ignition timing, fuel injection,
engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steer-
ing (OTS) system.
EJU31381Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The engine cannot be started if the
security system is in the lock mode. The en-
gine can only be started in the unlock mode.
The lock and unlock modes of the security
system are selected using the remote control
transmitter that is included with this water-
craft.
TIP:
Since the watercraft is programmed to recog-
nize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the security system setting can only be
changed with this transmitter. If you lose the
remote control transmitter or if it does not op-
erate properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1Pull-up cleat
1
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(See page 26 for information on using the re-
mote control transmitter.)
EJU36771Yamaha Security System settings
The Yamaha Security System settings are se-
lected by pressing the lock or unlock button
on the remote control transmitter briefly.Depending on the selected Yamaha Security
System setting, the “UNLOCK” indicator light
will come on or go off.
TIP:
The lock and unlock modes of this system can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
LOCK
When the lock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed briefly, the beeper
sounds once and the “UNLOCK” indicator
light goes off. This indicates the lock mode is
selected and the engine cannot be started.
UNLOCK
When the unlock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed briefly, the beeper
sounds two or three times and the “UNLOCK”
indicator light comes on. This indicates the
1Remote control transmitter
1Lock button
2Unlock button
1“UNLOCK” indicator light
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unlock mode is selected and the engine can
be started.
TIP:
The beeper sounds two times for the normal
mode or three times for the low-RPM mode.
(See the items in “Selecting the operation
mode” for operation mode information.)
If neither the start switch nor the remote con-
trol transmitter is operated within 25 seconds
after the unlock button is pressed to select the
unlock mode, the multifunction information
center will turn off and enter a standby state.
If the multifunction information center is in the
standby state, start the engine to return the
display and the indicator lights to their state
before the center turned off.
EJU36781Selecting the operation mode
There are two operation modes in the unlock
mode of the Yamaha Security System: the
normal mode and the low-RPM mode. The
normal mode and low-RPM mode can only be
selected when the engine is stopped in the
unlock mode. Press the unlock button on the
remote control transmitter for more than 4
seconds to switch between the normal mode
and the low-RPM mode.
Normal mode
The watercraft can be ridden normally in this
mode.
If the beeper sounds two times, the normal
mode is activated.Low-RPM mode
Maximum engine speed (r/min) in this mode is
limited to approximately 70% of the maximum
engine speed in the normal mode.
If the beeper sounds three times, the low-
RPM mode is activated and the “L-MODE” in-
dicator light comes on.
EJU37011No-wake mode
The no-wake mode is a function that main-
tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for
operating the watercraft at low speeds. This
function can be used only for forward opera-
tion of the watercraft.
Activating and deactivating the no-wake
mode
Activation of the no-wake mode will be con-
firmed by the beeper and the digital speedom-
eter display.
TIP:
The beeps and the flashing digital speedome-
ter display also indicate the activation of the
cruise assist. (See page 37 for more informa-
tion.)
Number of
beepsYamaha Security
System modeEngine
can be
started
Lock NO
Unlock
(normal mode)YES
Unlock
(low-RPM mode)YES
1“L-MODE” indicator light
Number
of beepsNo-wake mode oper-
ationDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
flashing
DeactivatedStops
flashing
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To activate the no-wake mode:
TIP:
The no-wake mode cannot be activated im-
mediately after starting the engine. After start-
ing the engine, wait for 5 seconds or more
before activating the mode.
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Check that the shift lever is in the forward
position.
TIP:
The no-wake mode cannot be activated when
the shift lever is in the reverse position.
(3) Push and hold the “NO-WAKE MODE”
switch. When the no-wake mode is acti-
vated, the beeper sounds three times
quickly and “5” (when miles are selected)
or “8” (when kilometers are selected)
starts flashing in the digital speedometer
display. Keep the throttle lever in the idle
position when the no-wake mode is acti-
vated.
TIP:
The digital speedometer display flashes con-
tinually while the no-wake mode is activated.
To deactivate the no-wake mode:
Perform one of the following procedures. The
beeper sounds two times quickly and the dig-
ital speedometer display stops flashing when
the no-wake mode is deactivated.

Push the “NO-WAKE MODE” switch.

Squeeze the throttle lever.
TIP:
The no-wake mode is also deactivated when
the engine is stopped.
EJU37022Cruise assist
The cruise assist is a function for maintaining
a desired engine speed within a fixed range
while operating the watercraft.
1Shift lever
2Forward position
1
21“NO-WAKE MODE” sw itch
1
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Activating and deactivating the cruise as-
sist
Activation of the cruise assist will be con-
firmed by the beeper and the digital speedom-
eter display.
TIP:
The beeps and the flashing digital speedome-
ter display also indicate the activation of the
no-wake mode. (See page 36 for more infor-
mation.)
To activate the cruise assist:
TIP:

The cruise assist can only be set between
engine speeds of approximately 3000 r/min
and approximately 7000 r/min.

The cruise assist cannot be activated in the
low-RPM mode. (See the items in 36 for op-
eration mode information.)
(1) Operate the throttle lever until the desired
engine speed is reached.
(2) Once the engine speed reaches the de-
sired cruise assist setting, push the “SET”
switch. When the cruise assist is activat-
ed, the beeper sounds three times quick-
ly and the digital speedometer display
starts flashing. To keep the cruise assist
activated, be sure to keep the throttle le-
ver squeezed further than the position at
which the cruise assist was set; releasing
the throttle lever will deactivate the cruise
assist.
TIP:
The digital speedometer display flashes con-
tinually while the cruise assist is activated.
Make sure that the beeper has sounded and
the digital speedometer display is flashing be-
fore squeezing the throttle lever to the full
throttle position. If the speedometer display is
not flashing, the cruise assist is not activated
Number
of beepsCruise assist opera-
tionDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
flashing
DeactivatedStops
flashing
Engine speed in-
creases or decreasesContinues
flashing
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